Iconic film festival comes to Queenscliff

WELL-KNOWN Australia actor Steve Bastoni says extending the Peninsula Film Festival to the Bellarine is the fruition of a long-held dream.

In an exciting coup for the Borough, the festival will come to Queenscliff this February.

The free, family-friendly event will be staged in the Queenscliff Town Hall on February 10 from 7pm to 10.30pm.

“By extending the festival to Queenscliff, we are bringing our program to a new audience and providing them with the opportunity to view fresh Australian and international content that they won’t see anywhere else,” Mr Bastoni said.

Founded in 2011, the Peninsula Film Festival has attracted growing support from audiences and acclaimed actors and directors including Fred Schepisi, Sam Worthington, Russell Crowe and Nash Edgerton.

Borough mayor Susan Salter said the council was thrilled to welcome the Peninsula Film Festival to Queenscliff.

“This popular event presents another drawcard for visitors to our region and creates increased opportunities for our community to benefit,” Cr Salter said.

To find out more about the festival, head to peninsulafilmfestival.com.au.